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About HEALTH

Building Healthier Communities

At United Way of Northern New Jersey we are working to build healthier communities byensuring families have access to the health care and supports they need to stay healthy and thrive.  Our strategy is focused on providing resources for unpaid family caregivers as well as increasing access to healthy living choices.

As many of our friends, neighbors, and colleagues have taken on the role of caregiver for an ailing relative, United Way is providing the education, resources and services they need to make informed decisions and not lose sight of their own health needs.   

In addition, the high cost of living in the region makes it challenging for many of our families to access healthy foods, resources, and other health care options.  Many of the illnesses our citizens experience today are preventable with the help of a healthy diet and regular exercise.  To address this need, United Way is expanding access to nutritious foods, outlets for exercise, and social services.   We have also found that struggling families often do not have prescription drug insurance coverage, forcing them to decide between paying for needed medication and putting food on the table. United Way works to distribute discount prescription cards to community members so they can take advantage of savings of up to 30 percent and do not have to make this difficult choice.

Our focus on HEALTH is creating stronger communities where healthy living options are affordable and accessible and those struggling with caregiving duties are not isolated and alone.

Support for Unpaid Family Caregivers

United Way Caregivers Coalition

Increasing Access to Healthy Living Choices

United Way Backpack Program
United Way Pantry Partners